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Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014
Ardeo + Bardeo is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

1. Ardeo + Bardeo

3311 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 44 tips and reviews

Robb F.Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian says don't miss: Crispy chickpeas with garlic oil and fennel pollen; Southern-style deviled eggs; mozzarella-tomato-and-basil pizza; black spaghetti “carbonara”; apple savarin cake.

Baby Wale is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

2. Baby Wale

1124 9th St NW (btw L & M St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 33 tips and reviews

Robb F.Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian says don't miss: Heirloom-tomato salad; Gruyère-and-tomato grilled cheese; mozzarella “porcupine”; roast chicken for two; lobster roll with French fries; Filipino-style spring rolls.

Birch & Barley is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

3. Birch & Barley

1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 104 tips and reviews

Robb F.Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian says don't miss: Arctic-char tartare; charcuterie board; fig-and-prosciutto flatbread; bratwurst burger; honey-roasted duck breast; peanut-butter cheesecake; fried chicken and waffles.

BlackSalt is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

4. BlackSalt

9.1
4883 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Foxhall-Palisades · 72 tips and reviews

Robb F.Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian says don't miss: Clam chowder; raw oysters; house-cured anchovies with tonnato sauce; grilled sardines; bigeye tuna; crabcakes; butterscotch pot de crème; banana cream pie.

BLT Steak is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

5. BLT Steak

1625 I Street NW (btwn 16th & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 81 tips and reviews

Robb F.Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian says don't miss: Crabcake with radish salad; Caesar salad; tuna tartare; Brussels sprouts; stuffed mushrooms; crepe soufflé with passionfruit; carrot cake.

Blue Duck Tavern is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

6. Blue Duck Tavern

8.8
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 202 tips and reviews

Robb F.Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian says don't miss: Roasted bone marrow; roasted quail; suckling pig; seared scallops; farro salad; roasted cauliflower; grits with Gouda; sugar cookies; apple pie; seasonal ice creams.

The Bombay Club is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

7. The Bombay Club

8.5
815 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 66 tips and reviews

Robb F.Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian says don't miss: Kale chaat, with date-and-tamarind chutney; spicy duck kebab; Masala crab with onions and curry leaves; chicken tikka makhani; dal makhani.

Boqueria is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

8. Boqueria

8.7
1837 M St NW (at 19th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 128 tips and reviews

Robb F.Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian says don't miss: Sautéed spinach with raisins; grilled hanger steak with shishito peppers and mojo verde; kale salad with carrots and labneh; fennel-and-grapefruit salad.

Bourbon Steak is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

9. Bourbon Steak

8.8
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Georgetown · 94 tips and reviews

Robb F.Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian says don't miss: Tuna tartare; wedge salad; charcuterie board; lamb burger; truffled mac+cheese; coco-bean cassoulet with goat; caramel apple with hibiscus; Grape Expectations cocktail

Casa Luca is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

10. Casa Luca

1099 New York Avenue NW (11th Street NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 44 tips and reviews

Robb F.Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian says don't miss: ’Nduja-sausage spread; crescia flatbread; jamón Ibérico; porchetta tonnato; ravioli; baby monkfish; semifreddo; brioche-and-gelato sandwich; hazelnut coffeecake

Cashion's Eat Place is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

11. Cashion's Eat Place

1819 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 50 tips and reviews

Robb F.Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian says don't miss: Kabocha-squash soup; Maryland porgy with shrimp, capers, olives, and roasted peppers; rib-eye steak; bison burger; chocolate-and-caramel tart.

Central Michel Richard is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

12. Central Michel Richard

8.6
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 110 tips and reviews
CityZen at Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

13. CityZen at Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC

1330 Maryland Ave SW (at 12th St SW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Southwest Employment Area · 17 tips and reviews
Corduroy is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

14. Corduroy

1122 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Mount Vernon Square · 22 tips and reviews
Cork is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

15. Cork

1720 14th St NW (btw R & S), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 59 tips and reviews
Daikaya is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

16. Daikaya

8.7
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 285 tips and reviews
Del Campo is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

17. Del Campo

777 I St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
South American Restaurant · Chinatown · 36 tips and reviews
DGS Delicatessen is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

18. DGS Delicatessen

1317 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Jewish Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 74 tips and reviews
Doi Moi is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

19. Doi Moi

8.6
1800 14th St NW (at S St NW), Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · U-Street · 89 tips and reviews
Estadio is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

20. Estadio

1520 14th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Spanish Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 159 tips and reviews
Ethiopic is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

21. Ethiopic

7.9
401 H St NE (at 4th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Ethiopian Restaurant · Near Northeast · 49 tips and reviews
Etto is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

22. Etto

7.9
1541 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 43 tips and reviews
Et Voila is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

23. Et Voila

8.1
5120 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Palisades · 26 tips and reviews
Fiola is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

24. Fiola

8.7
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at Indiana Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 67 tips and reviews
G by Mike Isabella is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

25. G by Mike Isabella

2201 14th St NW (at W St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · U-Street · 52 tips and reviews
Graffiato is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

26. Graffiato

707 6th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 189 tips and reviews
Hank's Oyster Bar is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

27. Hank's Oyster Bar

8.7
1624 Q St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews
Izakaya Seki is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

28. Izakaya Seki

8.8
1117 V St NW, Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · U-Street · 62 tips and reviews
Jaleo is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

29. Jaleo

8.7
480 7th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tapas Restaurant · 255 tips and reviews
Johnny's Half Shell is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

30. Johnny's Half Shell

400 N Capitol St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 33 tips and reviews
Kapnos is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

31. Kapnos

2201 14th St NW (at W St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · U-Street · 114 tips and reviews
Kaz Sushi Bistro is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

32. Kaz Sushi Bistro

8.2
1915 I St NW, Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 72 tips and reviews
Komi is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

33. Komi

1509 17th St NW (btwn P & Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Greek Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 43 tips and reviews
Le Diplomate is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

34. Le Diplomate

9.2
1601 14th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 314 tips and reviews
Little Serow is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

35. Little Serow

1511 17th St NW (at Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Thai Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 58 tips and reviews
Makoto is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

36. Makoto

4822 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C.
Japanese Restaurant · Foxhall-Palisades · 14 tips and reviews
Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

37. Marcel's by Robert Wiedmaier

8.7
2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 24th St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · West End · 34 tips and reviews
barmini by José Andrés is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

38. barmini by José Andrés

8.8
501 9th St NW (9th St NW between E and F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 74 tips and reviews
Mintwood Place is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

39. Mintwood Place

1813 Columbia Rd NW (at Biltmore St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 93 tips and reviews
Montmartre is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

40. Montmartre

327 7th St SE (at Pennsylvania Ave. SE), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 31 tips and reviews
NoPa Kitchen + Bar is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

41. NoPa Kitchen + Bar

800 F St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 43 tips and reviews
Obelisk is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

42. Obelisk

8.3
2029 P St NW (btwn 20th & 21st St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 16 tips and reviews
The Oval Room is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

43. The Oval Room

800 Connecticut Ave NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 23 tips and reviews
Palena Market is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

44. Palena Market

3529 Connecticut Ave NW (at Porter St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Gourmet Store · Cleveland Park · 4 tips and reviews
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

45. Pearl Dive Oyster Palace

8.8
1612 14th St NW (at Corcoran St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 125 tips and reviews
Proof is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

46. Proof

775 G St NW (at 8th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wine Bar · Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews
Rappahanock Oyster Bar is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

47. Rappahanock Oyster Bar

1309 5th St NE (in Union Market), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Ivy City · 30 tips and reviews
Rasika is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

48. Rasika

9.0
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 193 tips and reviews
The Red Hen is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

49. The Red Hen

9.1
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 85 tips and reviews
Ripple is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

50. Ripple

3417 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 56 tips and reviews
Ris is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

51. Ris

7.9
2275 L St NW, Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · West End · 52 tips and reviews
Rogue 24 is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

52. Rogue 24

922 N St NW, REAR, Washington, D.C.
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 10 tips and reviews
Rose's Luxury is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

53. Rose's Luxury

9.1
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews
Seasonal Pantry is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

54. Seasonal Pantry

1314 9th St NW (at N St NW), Washington, D.C.
Food and Beverage Retail · Logan Circle - Shaw · 14 tips and reviews
1789 Restaurant is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

55. 1789 Restaurant

8.3
1226 36th St NW (at Prospect St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 38 tips and reviews
The Source by Wolfgang Puck is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

56. The Source by Wolfgang Puck

575 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 88 tips and reviews
Sushi Taro is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

57. Sushi Taro

8.5
1503 17th St NW (btwn P & Church St NW), Washington, D.C.
Sushi Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 83 tips and reviews
Toki Underground is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

58. Toki Underground

8.5
1234 H St NE (above The Pug), Washington, D.C.
Noodle Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 181 tips and reviews
2 Amys is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

59. 2 Amys

8.8
3715 Macomb St NW, Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens · 167 tips and reviews
Vidalia is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

60. Vidalia

1990 M St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 38 tips and reviews
Westend Bistro is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

61. Westend Bistro

1190 22nd Street, N.W. (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · West End · 27 tips and reviews
Woodward Table is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

62. Woodward Table

1426 H St. NW (at 15th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 65 tips and reviews
Zaytinya is one of Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants 2014.

63. Zaytinya

9.0
701 9th St NW (at G St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 411 tips and reviews